1999 Buick Regal engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 93 complaints for the 1999 Buick Regal, 31% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 93 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 42
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 5% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 42 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle jerked. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the spark plug wires had caught fire and there was oil leaking from the valve cover gasket. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The contact sustained minor hand injuries but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact noticed a burning odor, abnormal popping sound, and black smoke from the engine compartment. In addition the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was placed into neutral and pushed to the contact's residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were not available.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Buick Regal
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Steering 31 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints